Allison's Guidebook

Allison
Allison's Guidebook

Weekend Outings

Check out local artists, artisans and purveyors!
699 residents recomanen
Mercat de l'Est
225 7th St SE
699 residents recomanen
So many new shops and restaurants to check out. Enjoy strolling along the cobblestone street with views of the river and Potomac Park
12 residents recomanen
The Wharf Marina
650 Water St SW
12 residents recomanen
So many new shops and restaurants to check out. Enjoy strolling along the cobblestone street with views of the river and Potomac Park

Food scene

This spot is super close to the property (literally a block away) and has a host of food options - pizza, burgers, sushi! it’s a food hall, plus a coffee shop/work space, plus offers a “made in DC” shop of local goods.
40 residents recomanen
The Roost
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
40 residents recomanen
This spot is super close to the property (literally a block away) and has a host of food options - pizza, burgers, sushi! it’s a food hall, plus a coffee shop/work space, plus offers a “made in DC” shop of local goods.
We’ve never had a bad meal here. It’s always delicious and we can walk off some of what we ate. It’s located on barracks row amid a lot of fun restaurants.
134 residents recomanen
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SE
134 residents recomanen
We’ve never had a bad meal here. It’s always delicious and we can walk off some of what we ate. It’s located on barracks row amid a lot of fun restaurants.
Artisan donuts, they rotate new flavors weekly. Need I say more?
50 residents recomanen
District Doughnut
749 8th St SE
50 residents recomanen
Artisan donuts, they rotate new flavors weekly. Need I say more?
Ice cream 🍦about 6 blocks away
35 residents recomanen
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NW
35 residents recomanen
Ice cream 🍦about 6 blocks away
A-hole-in-the-wall Indian place that does great take out!
10 residents recomanen
Aatish On the Hill
609 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
10 residents recomanen
A-hole-in-the-wall Indian place that does great take out!
A take-out staple in our house
32 residents recomanen
CHIKO
423 8th St SE
32 residents recomanen
A take-out staple in our house
Massive food hall with tons of retail and fun “pop up” stores.
906 residents recomanen
Union Market
1309 5th St NE
906 residents recomanen
Massive food hall with tons of retail and fun “pop up” stores.
Fancy Mexican food in a very nice atmosphere
12 residents recomanen
Paraíso Taquería & Mezcalería
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
12 residents recomanen
Fancy Mexican food in a very nice atmosphere
Outdoor beer garden with televised sports, dog friendly!
29 residents recomanen
the brig
1007 8th St SE
29 residents recomanen
Outdoor beer garden with televised sports, dog friendly!
Cute coffee shop located inside of the Hill Center
48 residents recomanen
Little Pearl
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
48 residents recomanen
Cute coffee shop located inside of the Hill Center
A neighborhood staple, but very much a dive bar.
77 residents recomanen
Trusty's
1420 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
77 residents recomanen
A neighborhood staple, but very much a dive bar.

Sightseeing

Fun to walk along the water, check out the boats, and stop for a bite along the way.
145 residents recomanen
El parc Yards
355 Water St SE
145 residents recomanen
Fun to walk along the water, check out the boats, and stop for a bite along the way.
Lovely museum located on the National Mall. Take a walk to see great views of the Capitol and Washington Monument.
230 residents recomanen
Museu Hirshhorn
7th Street Southwest
230 residents recomanen
Lovely museum located on the National Mall. Take a walk to see great views of the Capitol and Washington Monument.

Treat Yourself

My favorite local place to get a mani/pedi.
nailsaloon (Capitol Hill)
740 C Street Southeast
My favorite local place to get a mani/pedi.
Best place for a haircut/color (if you can manage to get an appointment!)!
Blackbird Salon
801 Virginia Ave SE
Best place for a haircut/color (if you can manage to get an appointment!)!

Neighborhoods

Shopping, dinning, strolling along picturesque streets with views of the canal and the river.
664 residents recomanen
Georgetown
664 residents recomanen
Shopping, dinning, strolling along picturesque streets with views of the canal and the river.